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Gorguts - Update On The New Album
Recently reactivated Quebec-based technical death metal band Gorguts have reportedly entered the studio to start pre-production on the new album, tentatively scheduled for a summer 2011 release through a yet-to-be-determined label.
The band's current line-up consists of drummer John Longstreth (Origin, ex-Angelcorpse), bassist Colin Marston (Behold... The Arctopus, Krallice, Dysrhythmia), guitarist Kevin Hufnagel (Dysrhythmia, ex-While Heaven Wept), along longtime Gorguts vocalist/guitarist Luc Lemay.
The same Luc Lemay issued the following update: "Just a few words to let you know where we are with the songwriting of the new album. We got together at the end of January to finish up the last songs to complete the album. Colin and Kevin have contributed to the album with a song each. Amazingly well composed their songs suits the Gorguts aesthetic wonderfully.
The album will have a total of 9 songs including one instrumental piece for string orchestra composed by me. The album is going to be over one hour long. It's still very brutal but darkly, ambient and progressive as well. The album main concept is going to be a musical journey that will talk about the wonders of Tibet as well as the dramatic fate they've been going through for over 50 years now.
I'm hard at work on the lyrics as I'm writing this update. For this album, I wanted to have all the music finished first before writing any lyrics. This way, having all the musical canvas done I can now concentrate on the story telling aspect. When everything will be ready we're going to record the album along with my longtime friend and producer Pierre Remillard at his Wild Studio in Quebec.
Since we're still discussing with a label, we can't tell you a street date yet for the release of the album but we're shooting for this Summer. In the meantime, you can enjoy for the first time this new song taken from one of our pre-production session which was recorded by Colin at Menegroth, The Thousand Caves Studio in Queens NY.
The wait is almost over for us to unleash this new beast."
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The band's current line-up consists of drummer John Longstreth (Origin, ex-Angelcorpse), bassist Colin Marston (Behold... The Arctopus, Krallice, Dysrhythmia), guitarist Kevin Hufnagel (Dysrhythmia, ex-While Heaven Wept), along longtime Gorguts vocalist/guitarist Luc Lemay.
The same Luc Lemay issued the following update: "Just a few words to let you know where we are with the songwriting of the new album. We got together at the end of January to finish up the last songs to complete the album. Colin and Kevin have contributed to the album with a song each. Amazingly well composed their songs suits the Gorguts aesthetic wonderfully.
The album will have a total of 9 songs including one instrumental piece for string orchestra composed by me. The album is going to be over one hour long. It's still very brutal but darkly, ambient and progressive as well. The album main concept is going to be a musical journey that will talk about the wonders of Tibet as well as the dramatic fate they've been going through for over 50 years now.
I'm hard at work on the lyrics as I'm writing this update. For this album, I wanted to have all the music finished first before writing any lyrics. This way, having all the musical canvas done I can now concentrate on the story telling aspect. When everything will be ready we're going to record the album along with my longtime friend and producer Pierre Remillard at his Wild Studio in Quebec.
Since we're still discussing with a label, we can't tell you a street date yet for the release of the album but we're shooting for this Summer. In the meantime, you can enjoy for the first time this new song taken from one of our pre-production session which was recorded by Colin at Menegroth, The Thousand Caves Studio in Queens NY.
The wait is almost over for us to unleash this new beast."
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Gorguts |
Demonaz - First Solo Album In April
Demonaz (his passport says Harald Nævdal) - former guitarist and main lyricist for Immortal - will release his first solo album, March Of The Norse, on April 1st in Europe through Nuclear Blast Records.
Old demo versions of two tracks, called "Over The Mountains" and "Dying Sun", can be streamed below or on MySpace. Both tracks were recorded in 2007 at the Soundsurf Studios in Bergen, Norway.
The line-up on those demos was completed by Immortal guitarist Abbath on bass and former Immortal drummer Armagedda, together with guitarist Ice Dale (Enslaved, Gorgoroth, I)
March Of The Norse cover art] tracklist:
01. Northern Hymn
02. All Blackened Sky
03. March Of The Norse
04. A Son Of The Sword
05. Where Gods Once Rode
06. Under The Great Fires
07. Over The Mountains
08. Ode To Battle
09. Legends Of Fire And Ice
10. Dying Sun
Over The Mountains
Under The Dying Sun
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Old demo versions of two tracks, called "Over The Mountains" and "Dying Sun", can be streamed below or on MySpace. Both tracks were recorded in 2007 at the Soundsurf Studios in Bergen, Norway.
The line-up on those demos was completed by Immortal guitarist Abbath on bass and former Immortal drummer Armagedda, together with guitarist Ice Dale (Enslaved, Gorgoroth, I)
March Of The Norse cover art] tracklist:
01. Northern Hymn
02. All Blackened Sky
03. March Of The Norse
04. A Son Of The Sword
05. Where Gods Once Rode
06. Under The Great Fires
07. Over The Mountains
08. Ode To Battle
09. Legends Of Fire And Ice
10. Dying Sun
Over The Mountains
Under The Dying Sun
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Immortal |
Nostromo, Lycosia, Sin - Complete Discographies To Be Re-Released Digitally
Air 2 Music is proud to announce the re-release on digital format of the full discographies of Nostromo, Lycosia and Sin on April 11th.
Album previews and samples of all three bands can be streamed over here and at this location.
Nostromo is a now-defunct surgical grindcore/metalcore act from Switzerland (more info on MySpace).
Ten years ago, Lycosia were at the forefront of the Gothic Rock scene in France, creating a unic rock music tainted with pop, metal, electronica, and oriental Caucasian vibes. The band's new album will be released at the end of 2011 (more info on MySpace).
Sin are a French industrial rock act, playing a mix of complex electronica, and poetical powerful rock. The band is set to release a conceptual DVD any time soon (more info on MySpace).
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Album previews and samples of all three bands can be streamed over here and at this location.
Nostromo is a now-defunct surgical grindcore/metalcore act from Switzerland (more info on MySpace).
Ten years ago, Lycosia were at the forefront of the Gothic Rock scene in France, creating a unic rock music tainted with pop, metal, electronica, and oriental Caucasian vibes. The band's new album will be released at the end of 2011 (more info on MySpace).
Sin are a French industrial rock act, playing a mix of complex electronica, and poetical powerful rock. The band is set to release a conceptual DVD any time soon (more info on MySpace).
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| Source: | mokain.com |
Backyard Burial - Vocalist Stabbed To Death
Matthew "Blaps Warmonger" Hall, lead singer of New Zealand death metal band Backyard Burial, was murdered earlier this week.
A massive police hunt has been launched for the killer of a man who was the victim of a "ferocious" stabbing attack at his Wellington home. The body of Matthew John Hall, 35, was found in his Johnsonville flat about 6.15pm on Tuesday.
Police said that an autopsy showed he died of multiple stab wounds following a "ferocious" attack while he was in bed.
Tributes to Mr Hall have been left on the band's Facebook page, with one saying he was "head brewer, scholar, vocalist and best friend to many".
Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Thornton said he had "no doubt" someone had seen a person or people either enter or leave Mr Hall's property and called for any witnesses to come forward. Police were in the early stages of their enquiries and spent much of today speaking to Mr Hall's friends, family and associates, Mr Thornton said. He added: "As part of the investigation we have profiled Matthew's background, where he worked, all his friends and associates and we are taking that into consideration."
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A massive police hunt has been launched for the killer of a man who was the victim of a "ferocious" stabbing attack at his Wellington home. The body of Matthew John Hall, 35, was found in his Johnsonville flat about 6.15pm on Tuesday.
Police said that an autopsy showed he died of multiple stab wounds following a "ferocious" attack while he was in bed.
Tributes to Mr Hall have been left on the band's Facebook page, with one saying he was "head brewer, scholar, vocalist and best friend to many".
Detective Senior Sergeant Dave Thornton said he had "no doubt" someone had seen a person or people either enter or leave Mr Hall's property and called for any witnesses to come forward. Police were in the early stages of their enquiries and spent much of today speaking to Mr Hall's friends, family and associates, Mr Thornton said. He added: "As part of the investigation we have profiled Matthew's background, where he worked, all his friends and associates and we are taking that into consideration."
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| Source: | nzherald.co.nz |
Derelict Earth - New Album Details
And So Fell The Last Leaves..., the sophomore full-length from French progressive one-man band Derelict Earth, is scheduled for release in March. The new album, the follow-up to 2010's Sins of the Siblings, is currently in the final mixing and mastering stages.
An out-taken ballad that didn't make it onto the album, originally called "Black Chrysanthemum", can be streamed at this location. More info about Derelict Earth on MySpace.
And So Fell The Last Leaves... cover art] tracklist:
01. We, Experiment of God
02. No More Sunset
03. The Locust Culture
04. At the Nadir of Men
05. Carnal Transcendance
06. Scars of Truth
07. Awaiting the Heat Death
08. And So Fell the Last Leaves...
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An out-taken ballad that didn't make it onto the album, originally called "Black Chrysanthemum", can be streamed at this location. More info about Derelict Earth on MySpace.
And So Fell The Last Leaves... cover art] tracklist:
01. We, Experiment of God
02. No More Sunset
03. The Locust Culture
04. At the Nadir of Men
05. Carnal Transcendance
06. Scars of Truth
07. Awaiting the Heat Death
08. And So Fell the Last Leaves...
33433 for the scoop!]
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | Derelict Earth |
After All - New Song Online
"Timeless Machine", a brand-new track from Belgian thrashers After All, has been made available for streaming at this location.
"Timeless Machine" comes off the band's upcoming new limited edition EP Becoming The Martyr, which will be available from the After All merch booth during the Killfest 2011 European tour with Overkill, Destruction and Heathen.
Becoming The Martyr features 3 brand new tracks as well as 2 more tracks from the Cult Of Sin album, re-recorded with the new After All line-up. The EP was mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö at the infamous Unisound Studios in Örebro, Sweden.
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"Timeless Machine" comes off the band's upcoming new limited edition EP Becoming The Martyr, which will be available from the After All merch booth during the Killfest 2011 European tour with Overkill, Destruction and Heathen.
Becoming The Martyr features 3 brand new tracks as well as 2 more tracks from the Cult Of Sin album, re-recorded with the new After All line-up. The EP was mixed and mastered by Dan Swanö at the infamous Unisound Studios in Örebro, Sweden.
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | After All |
Heathen - Replacing Deströyer 666 On N. American Reckoning Tour
Bay Area thrashers Heathen will be replacing Deströyer 666 on the upcoming North American Reckoning Tour headlined by German thrash metallers Destruction.
Deströyer 666 will be unable to travel due to guitarist/vocalist Keith (K.K. Warslut)'s upcoming surgery for a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament).
Bassist & vocalist Schmier comments on the new touring bill, which still includes Warbeast from Texas: "Destruction wishes Keith a safe and quick recovery! In the meantime, we are really happy to announce their old friends Heathen as a replacement for Deströyer 666! These Bay Area thrashers are one of my favorite thrash bands of all time and we will be sharing the European stages with them in some weeks on the Killfest Tour. It's fantastic to have an opportunity to tour with old friends on both sides of the globe! German & Bay Area Thrash together on tour - how much more kick-ass can it get?! I can't wait to hit the road again now, hope to see you all out there!"
For a list of dates, go to this location.
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Deströyer 666 will be unable to travel due to guitarist/vocalist Keith (K.K. Warslut)'s upcoming surgery for a torn ACL (anterior cruciate ligament).
Bassist & vocalist Schmier comments on the new touring bill, which still includes Warbeast from Texas: "Destruction wishes Keith a safe and quick recovery! In the meantime, we are really happy to announce their old friends Heathen as a replacement for Deströyer 666! These Bay Area thrashers are one of my favorite thrash bands of all time and we will be sharing the European stages with them in some weeks on the Killfest Tour. It's fantastic to have an opportunity to tour with old friends on both sides of the globe! German & Bay Area Thrash together on tour - how much more kick-ass can it get?! I can't wait to hit the road again now, hope to see you all out there!"
For a list of dates, go to this location.
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| Source: | destruction.de |
| Band profile: | Heathen |
| Event: | Destruction: North American Reckoning Tour |
Nevermore - Bassist Undergoes Successful Surgery For Benign Brain Tumor
Nevermore bassist Jim Sheppard has undergone successful surgery yesterday (Wednesday, February 16th) to remove a benign brain tumor.
The band posted the following on their Facebook wall: "Jim Sheppard made it through surgery and is in the recovery room already cracking jokes. Great news!"
A benign tumor lacks the ability to metastasize, like moles. However, benign tumors may still produce negative health effects and many types of benign tumors have the potential to become malignant and some types, such as teratoma, are notorious for this.
Sheppard has had health issues in the past, having undergone a procedure in 2006 related to his Crohn's Disease, a condition he's managed for nearly 20 years.
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The band posted the following on their Facebook wall: "Jim Sheppard made it through surgery and is in the recovery room already cracking jokes. Great news!"
A benign tumor lacks the ability to metastasize, like moles. However, benign tumors may still produce negative health effects and many types of benign tumors have the potential to become malignant and some types, such as teratoma, are notorious for this.
Sheppard has had health issues in the past, having undergone a procedure in 2006 related to his Crohn's Disease, a condition he's managed for nearly 20 years.
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| Source: | facebook.com |
| Band profile: | Nevermore |
Children Of Bodom - New Video Online
"Was It Worth It?", the new video from Children Of Bodom, can now be watched, exclusively at Metal Injection.
The clip was shot on October 6, 2010 on location at central Pennsylvania's residential action sports compound Camp Woodward with director Dale Resteghini of Raging Nation Films.
Look for cameos from two-time X Games gold medalist and two-time Thrasher magazine "Skater of the Year" Chris Cole as well as noted pro skaters Jamie Thomas and Tom Asta.
"Was It Worth It?" comes off the band's upcoming new album Relentless Reckless Forever, which will be released on March 8th through Universal Music.
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The clip was shot on October 6, 2010 on location at central Pennsylvania's residential action sports compound Camp Woodward with director Dale Resteghini of Raging Nation Films.
Look for cameos from two-time X Games gold medalist and two-time Thrasher magazine "Skater of the Year" Chris Cole as well as noted pro skaters Jamie Thomas and Tom Asta.
"Was It Worth It?" comes off the band's upcoming new album Relentless Reckless Forever, which will be released on March 8th through Universal Music.
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| Source: | metalinjection.net |
| Band profile: | Children Of Bodom |
Possessed - Unveil New Line-Up
Jeff Becerra, the wheelchair-bound frontman of recently reactivated US death thrash metal band Possessed, has introduced the band's revamped line-up.
Becerra commented as follows: "Now we finally have the sound and talent that I always wanted!! It's like a dream come true! I can't wait to go back out there and give everyone the best shows ever! We are now tuning back up to 440 standard E and busy writing some new material."
Possessed is:
Jeff Becerra - vocals
Emilio Marquez (Sadistic Intent, Asesino) - drums
Tony Campos (Asesino, Static-X) - bass
Kelly Mclauchlin (Angelcorpse, Diabolic) - guitar
Daniel Gonzalez (Nailshitter) - guitar
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Becerra commented as follows: "Now we finally have the sound and talent that I always wanted!! It's like a dream come true! I can't wait to go back out there and give everyone the best shows ever! We are now tuning back up to 440 standard E and busy writing some new material."
Possessed is:
Jeff Becerra - vocals
Emilio Marquez (Sadistic Intent, Asesino) - drums
Tony Campos (Asesino, Static-X) - bass
Kelly Mclauchlin (Angelcorpse, Diabolic) - guitar
Daniel Gonzalez (Nailshitter) - guitar
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| Source: | roadrunnerrecords.com |
| Band profile: | Possessed |
Ragnarök Festival - Line-Up Finalized
All-star Bathory tribute band Twilight of the Gods will headline the 8th edition of the Ragnarök Festival, taking place in Lichtenfels, Germany on the 29th and 30th of April 2011.
Furthermore, also BlackShore, Ctulu, Dalriada, Obscurity and Todtgelichter have been confirmed for this year's festival. Tickets are still available at all known ticket agencies.
The complete festival billing looks as follows:
Agrypnie, Alcest, Battlelore, Bifröst, BlackShore, Bran Barr, Catamenia, Ctulu, Dalriada, Eïs, Enslaved, Graveworm, Hammer Horde, Ignis Fatuu, Kampfar, Månegarm, Negură Bunget, Obscurity, Odroerir, Orphaned Land, Path Of Golconda, Sahg, Shining, Thyrfing, Todtgelichter, Twilight Of The Gods, Valkyrja, Vrankenvorde, and Wolfchant
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Furthermore, also BlackShore, Ctulu, Dalriada, Obscurity and Todtgelichter have been confirmed for this year's festival. Tickets are still available at all known ticket agencies.
The complete festival billing looks as follows:
Agrypnie, Alcest, Battlelore, Bifröst, BlackShore, Bran Barr, Catamenia, Ctulu, Dalriada, Eïs, Enslaved, Graveworm, Hammer Horde, Ignis Fatuu, Kampfar, Månegarm, Negură Bunget, Obscurity, Odroerir, Orphaned Land, Path Of Golconda, Sahg, Shining, Thyrfing, Todtgelichter, Twilight Of The Gods, Valkyrja, Vrankenvorde, and Wolfchant
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| Source: | ragnaroek-festival.com |
| Event: | Ragnarök Festival |
Amon Amarth - Another New Song Online
"Slaves Of Fear", another brand-new track from Swedish melodeath warriors Amon Amarth, has been made available for streaming, exclusively at Decibel Magazine.
Another new song, called "War Of The Gods", is still streaming over here.
"Slaves Of Fear" comes off the band's upcoming new album Surtur Rising, which will be released in Germany, Austria and Switzerland on March 25th, in the rest of Europe on March 28th, and in North America on March 29th through Metal Blade Records.
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Another new song, called "War Of The Gods", is still streaming over here.
"Slaves Of Fear" comes off the band's upcoming new album Surtur Rising, which will be released in Germany, Austria and Switzerland on March 25th, in the rest of Europe on March 28th, and in North America on March 29th through Metal Blade Records.
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| Source: | decibelmagazine.com |
| Band profile: | Amon Amarth |
God Dethroned - To Disband Later This Year
2011 marks God Dethroned's final year in existence.
God Dethroned vocalist and guitarist Henri Sattler released the following statement on behalf of the band: "We could have spent another year in a tour bus because the amount of offers was endless, but I just don't feel like touring anymore. People told me to take a break for a year or maybe two, but as I'm an "all, or nothing at all" type of person, I decided to call it quits.
Not immediately, but in December of this year we will definitely play our last show. That's gonna be at the Eindhoven Metal Meeting in Holland.
I'm very proud of what we achieved with the band, but the time has come for new challenges. I would like to thank all of our fans for their support for all these years."
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God Dethroned vocalist and guitarist Henri Sattler released the following statement on behalf of the band: "We could have spent another year in a tour bus because the amount of offers was endless, but I just don't feel like touring anymore. People told me to take a break for a year or maybe two, but as I'm an "all, or nothing at all" type of person, I decided to call it quits.
Not immediately, but in December of this year we will definitely play our last show. That's gonna be at the Eindhoven Metal Meeting in Holland.
I'm very proud of what we achieved with the band, but the time has come for new challenges. I would like to thank all of our fans for their support for all these years."
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| Source: | myspace.com |
| Band profile: | God Dethroned |
Omnium Gatherum - Entire New Album Streaming Online
New World Shadows, the new album from Finnish melodic death metal band Omnium Gatherum, is available for streaming in its entirety at Record Shop X for a limited time only.
New World Shadows will be released via Lifeforce Records on the following dates:
Germany, Austria, Switzerland: February 4, 2011
Sweden, Finland, Hungary: February 9, 2011
Rest Of Europe: February 7, 2011
North America: March 1, 2011
More New World Shadows album details were previously reported over here.
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New World Shadows will be released via Lifeforce Records on the following dates:
Germany, Austria, Switzerland: February 4, 2011
Sweden, Finland, Hungary: February 9, 2011
Rest Of Europe: February 7, 2011
North America: March 1, 2011
More New World Shadows album details were previously reported over here.
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| Source: | recordshopx.com |
| Band profile: | Omnium Gatherum |
Black Sabbath - No Reunion In The Works
Longtime Black Sabbath bassist Geezer Butler has shot down rumors of a Black Sabbath reunion with all original members.
Butler released the following statement: "I would like to make it clear, because of mounting speculation and rumours, that there will be definitely NO reunion of all four original members of Black Sabbath, whether to record an album or to tour."
The original Sabbath line-up of Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward has not toured together since the summer of 2005, and last convened for their induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in early 2006.
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Butler released the following statement: "I would like to make it clear, because of mounting speculation and rumours, that there will be definitely NO reunion of all four original members of Black Sabbath, whether to record an album or to tour."
The original Sabbath line-up of Ozzy Osbourne, Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and drummer Bill Ward has not toured together since the summer of 2005, and last convened for their induction into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame in early 2006.
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| Source: | geezerbutler.com |
| Band profile: | Black Sabbath |